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    Here is a worthy charity we support, with relatively modest administrative costs so your money goes to the right places. They do some good work for many in need in Arlington. Doorways for Women and Families. Doorways for Women and Children (formerly The Arlington Community Temporary Shelter), serves homeless, abused and at-risk families in Northern Virginia. CFC # code: 60586. Employer Identification Number: EIN #54-1087829. Phone Number: (703)522-8858. Website Address: www.doorwaysva.org. Overhead: 12.2%. Program Areas: L.
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    I agree this is solid, respectable Thai food. We have only ordered take-out, and have found the portions to be relatively huge. One order of anything feeds two in my house. Maybe we just need to eat more.........
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    The $25 lunch prix fixe remains, imho, one of the best lunch values in the city. Today's fare was well executed and the service was very attentive. I visit CP maybe a couple of times a year and I swear each time they make me feel like a regular from the time I call to see if a table is available (usually about 15 minutes before I plan to arrive), to when I first walk through the door, and throughout the meal. Maybe it is their practice of referring to you by your name when addressing you that makes the service appear so personal. An easy touch, but highly effective. The kitchen was a tad slow, perhaps due to what looked like several private parties being held in the side rooms. On my plate today: Organic baby beets, cooked what may best be described as al dente, drizzled with olive oil and served alongside a salad mixed with small orange slices and topped with shaved aged goat cheese; Pan roasted cobia atop a crispy mushroom risotto; and Vanilla cheescake topped with macerated strawberries.
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    I take it that EatWell does not have similar issues with Sietsema's review of another of their restaurants - The Heights. http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/restaura...ts,1140731.html Perhaps their view of whether a perceived conflict of interest renders a review biased depends on the circumstances, and maybe the content, of the review.
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    Yeah. Maybe they could run some more stories on hamburger joints.
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    just a guess. http://dcist.com/2008/11/02/yeah_probably_...st_time_and.php
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    Mario's Pizza House - 1957 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...8102901418.html
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    Florida Avenue Grill - 1944. http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/restaura...ill,792185.html
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    Essy's Carriage House has been there since 1975, or so they claim. They also claim to have "[led] an evolution to fine dining." I have never been in. http://www.essyscarriagehouse.com/aboutus.htm
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    :-/

    dcs replied to DonRocks's topic in Events and Gatherings

    That is hilarious. I think Marcianne Walsh summed up eloquently the sentiments of many.
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    I'll second that emotion. It is one of my go to places for lunch when I do not feel like waiting on line for a table at Il Pizzico. I usually order whatever the special is and am rarely disappointed. It is somewhat hidden is a typically soulless "North Potomac" strip mall development.
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    My kids loved the marshmallow chocolate with the ghost and pumpkin design on top. I was kind of partial to the brownies and the Single Malt Scotch chocolate. It was all so good we had to bring some home. Thanks for the tasting!
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    The beer selection on tap is very, very good. I love Stone IPA. I think I'll have two! The food is a little uneven, imho. The short rib sliders were a little pricey at $13 for two sliders and crispy fries. The crispy fries were good, but the meat appeared to be completely unseasoned which was a bit of a curiosity and disappointment. The pulled pork sandwich worked well, with the pork tossed in a slightly sweet sauce, and is a better deal at $9. The bread for the grilled cheese on the kid's menu is excellent. If I may be so bold, I suggest offering a cheddar cheese option in addition to the traditional american cheese version. In fact, the adults may enjoy pairing that with the tangy tomato soup on a cold winter's day. The place is very kid-friendly. Paper on every table with crayons. It was pretty much filled early on a Saturday afternoon (some families, but mostly adults), so it looks like business is good. The service was fine; cheery, even. I wish them luck.
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    Earlier is usually better. I think they start seating at 5:00pm. If you drop by mid-afternoon you can go in and put your name on a list for a table with a time. It is not a perfect science, but I have always been seated fairly close to my appointed time when I have done this. I would explain your situation and I am sure they will do what they can to accomodate you.
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    This Sunday's Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...8101402460.html
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    I had a fairly well executed "Thai Farm Duck" for lunch at Thai Farm today. As described by the menu: stir fried crispy duck with chili pepper, garlic, and basil. The duck was quite tasty and maintained its "crispyness" throughout the meal despite the sauce. It had a good level of heat that was not overpowering and the spices were well-balanced. The plate was garnished with a somewhat sad looking piece of lettuce and some shredded carrots that they would probably be better off doing without.The location of this restaurant, however, is in one of the most godforsaken stretches of suburban sprawl/blight that I have ever seen. There is little to no foot traffic in the area. There are a number of relatively new office buildings nearby that appear to have no tenants. Any trees that may have been on the old King Farm have long since been cut down. A more soulless environment I cannot imagine. If I were scouting a location to film a scene depicting a post-neutron bomb apocalypse, this place would be my number one choice.
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    This week's special pizza #2 was fantastic: PIZZA WITH PROSCIUTTO, ARUGULA, AND PARMESAN. It was the pizza margherita, first cooked, with the prosciutto, arugula, and parmesan added after, then drizzled with olive oil. No one flavor was overpowering. The prosciutto was delicate and easily bitten through (i.e., did not pull the whole slice of meat off the pizza with each bite). A fine lunch, indeed. If they have this next week, dive right in.
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    I am not sure this is on topic, but my son just swallowed the pop-top from a Coke can. Most unusual. They're off to get an X-Ray to make sure it is not stuck in his esophagus. Ah, the joys of parenthood.............
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    Speaking personally, if I refused to conduct business with every individual who held beliefs I strongly disagreed with or financially supported organizations I opposed, I would be hard pressed to survive in this society. This whole conversation reminds me of the Seinfeld episode in which Elaine wants to boycott Poppy's restaurant because of his position on abortion.
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    Last week I had the Portobello Pasta off the specials board at lunch. Portobello mushrooms and roasted red peppers over vermicelli with a lemon accented olive oil based sauce. It was outstanding. I typically favor the specials board when I go because the standard menu offerings tend towards the usual Italian fare. The service was excellent.
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    OK, I'll bite; who is paying you to shill so shamelessly for this service?
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    Makoto reservations for a party of 2 requires a credit card. Nothing implied here; failure to cancel within 24 hours will cost $70 per person, as I was informed after inquiring about the cancellation policy after being asked for my card number. At those prices I will be a no-show, no way, no how. Then again, I wouldn't no-show on a reservation even if they did not have my card number and I had used an alias.
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    Bagels

    dcs replied to amyblues's topic in Shopping and Cooking

    Has anyone been by this site recently and notice any activity? On a related note, I stopped by the relocated "original" Georgetown Bagelry on River Road this morning and found the bagels still to be a strong contender for the best in the area. Took home a "Miami Burger" (Cream Cheese & Lox) on an Everything Bagel. Nice.
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    Had lunch on Sunday. The Rhode Island Clam Chowder was good. This was more akin to a clear broth than the more traditional New England or Manhattan variations. The clams were well cooked and not too chewy. It had water chestnuts in it, which I found somewhat jarring. I am not sure whether this is a traditional ingredient, but the juxtaposition of the crispiness of the water chestnuts with the softer textures of the rest of the soup ingredients did not work for me. The spinach and feta spanakopita was also a treat. It seemed to be lemon-accented. Flaky and not too dense. It was a bargain at $7.95. The rest of the menu seemed average and somewhat pricey. The hamburger is $10, and the prices go up from there. A pint of beer costs an alarming $7, but that didn't stop me from having a glass of the Boddington's Pub Ale. It is also a very kid-friendly environment. More than half of the tables of the half-filled restaurant had young children. Service has amiable and efficient.
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    This week's haul from Great Country Farms (1/2 share portion): Paper sack full of shiro japanese plums (approximaately 25) 4 peaches Paper sack with a generous portion of green beans 1 large cucumber 2 fair sized beets with greens attached 1 cinnamon basil plant in pot
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